Grace Chanda will lead the attack when the Zambia Women’s national team takes on the Gladiators of Namibia in 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations this afternoon in South Africa.
Coach Bruce Mwape has made four changes to the team that played to a goalless draw with Namibia last week.
Esther Siamfuko comes in to replace Margaret Belemu at right back, Anita Mulenga replaces Agnes Musesa at the heart of defense while Maylan Mulenga and Misozi Zulu replace Avell Chitundu and Siomala Mapepa respectively.
Mary Wilombe and U-20 captain Evarine Susan Katongo continue their partnership in midfield.
Ochumba Oseke Lubanji and Chanda will partner upfront with Misozi and Maylan on either wing.
The winner over two legs will qualify to the Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations that will take place from July 2-23 in Morocco.
Top four teams at the tournament will qualify to FIFA World Cup that will be staged in Australia/New Zealand in 2023.
2022 AWCON Qualifier
Hazel Nali 16 (GK), Maylan Mulenga 2, Lushomo Mweemba 3, Esther Siamfuko 4, Anita Mulenga 5, Mary Wilombe 6, Misozi Zulu 7, Ochumba Oseke Lubanji 9, Grace Chanda © 10, Evarine Katongo 12, Martha Tembo 13.
SUBS
Ngambo Musole 18, Judith Soko 8, Siomala Mapepa 11, Avell Chitundu 14, Agness Musesa 15, Elizabeth Nachivula 19, Patrica Lampi 20.
Kick-off is at 15:00hours and the match will be streamed live on COSAFA.tv.
